mjourney@coffeyburlington.com

Mark Journey focuses his practice on commercial, employment and labor litigation in State and Federal courts. He has represented a diverse group of clients: stevedoring companies litigating against Florida ports; Mexican business executives fighting civil racketeering claims; and political leaders defending against charges lodged by the Federal Elections Commission. Mr. Journey has broad experience representing clients in business torts, particularly in connection with claims involving fraud. He also has litigated controversies relating to restrictive covenants, confidentiality agreements, trade secrets and other unfair trade practices which typically involve former owners and employees as well as current competitors. Mr. Journey has successfully represented clients in disputes involving claims of racial and ethnic discrimination.

Prior to practicing law, he was a reporter for several Florida newspapers where he covered city government, criminal justice and issues relating to Latin America and the Caribbean with assignments in Cuba, Nicaragua, Guatemala and Mexico.

Education
University of Miami School of Law, Juris Doctor, 1997
University of Florida, Bachelor of Arts, Latin American Studies/Journalism, 1981

Professional/Civic Associations
The Florida Bar
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida

Personal
Raised in Brazil
Married
Fluent in Portuguese; proficient in Spanish
Interests include soccer, jazz and samba